A.J. Minter and the New York Mets have reached an agreement Friday on a two-year deal worth $22 million.
Minter, 31, profiled as one of the better left-handed relievers in the free-agent market. For relievers, Minter is believed to be the first non-closer to ever receive an eight-figure annual average value with an opt-out inside a multiyear deal.
Last season, Minter had a 2.62 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 39 appearances with the Atlanta Braves, the only major-league team he has played on.